Kristy Long

I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, panic, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the effects of stress held in the body, as well as existential concerns related to meaning, identity, and purpose. My work is grounded in somatic psychotherapy, with a focus on nervous system regulation, mind–body integration, and embodied awareness.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent eight years as a competitive and collegiate pole vaulter, developing a deeply embodied understanding of how the body responds to stress, focus, safety, and performance demands. I have also worked in an inpatient facility serving individuals with traumatic brain injuries, where I witnessed the relationship between neurological injury, emotional regulation, and the body’s capacity for healing. My background in leadership and management further informs my work with burnout, responsibility-related stress, and high-pressure environments.

My clinical approach is additionally informed by immersive training in Applied Buddhism, completed at a Tibetan Buddhist Study and Meditation Center in France. This experience included intensive study and practice of mindfulness, contemplative inquiry, and embodied healing practices drawn from multiple Buddhist traditions. This foundation supports a present-moment, compassionate, and non-pathologizing approach to working with the nervous system and human experience.

I integrate attachment-based and relational therapy, mindfulness-informed practices, trauma-informed care, and existential exploration to create a collaborative, grounding, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space. My extensive training in somatic psychotherapy, trauma treatment, couples counseling, expressive arts, and applied clinical techniques allows me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs.

I work with clients experiencing:

• Panic and anxiety disorders
• Trauma- and stressor-related disorders (including PTSD)
• Depression and adjustment challenges
• Chronic stress and burnout
• Nervous system dysregulation
• Relational and attachment-related concerns